Institute for Womens Leadership

The Institute for Women's Leadership (IWL) is an organization based in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Comprised of eight distinct units, the IWL focuses on advancing women's leadership across various sectors. With a team of 41 employees, the IWL generates approximately $2.5 million in revenue annually. The IWL offers a range of programs and resources aimed at empowering women. They provide model leadership and mentoring programs, conduct interdisciplinary research on women's leadership, and serve as a catalyst for innovative initiatives focused on women's advancement. The IWL's efforts span diverse fields such as education, research, the arts, sciences, politics, government, human rights, the workplace, and global affairs. One of the IWL's key strengths lies in its collaborative approach. The organization brings together the expertise of its member units, including the Douglass Residential College, the Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, the Center for American Women and Politics, the Institute for Research on Women, the Center for Women and Work, the Center for Women in the Arts and Humanities, the Center for Research on Ending Violence, and the Center for Women in Business. This multidisciplinary perspective allows the IWL to address the complexities of women's leadership from various angles. For those interested in connecting with the IWL, they are active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Their website, iwl.rutgers.edu, serves as a central hub for information about their programs, research, and events.